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How To Improve Your Golf Swing

Mikey — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:58:14 -0500

Most new golfers find that the sport is more difficult than it looks on television. Whether you are new to the sport or just want to improve your swing after years of practice, it can be done. Follow these steps and you can improve your golf swing. To transform your golf swing, however, you may find that more help is needed. I recommend the Simple Golf Swing program.

How To Chip

catsfan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:11:14 -0500

How To Putt

catsfan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:18:36 -0600

The putter is used much more often than any other club during a round of golf, but it is the least practiced part of most people's golf game. By implementing a few putting fundamentals, and with adequate practice, most golfers can learn to like putting, enjoy putting success and improve their overall golf scores. Here are some putting fundamentals that will help every level of golfer.

How To Choose a Golf Glove

catsfan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:06:14 -0600

Golfers should take as much care in choosing the right golf glove as they do in choosing their golf clubs. The glove fits on your hand, which is the most tactile part of your golf swing. A glove that enhances your sense of touch can only improve your game. A glove that is ill-fitting or uncomfortable in any way will be a distraction.

Here are some things to consider when looking for a golf glove.

How To Forget a Bad Golf Hole

catsfan — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:06:52 -0600

Resisting the natural impulses will help ensure you get the most out of your round of golf and post the best score possible for that day. Here are some general rules that may swim against the current of human response to adversity, but they are a good battle plan for conquering the golf course after suffering a bad golf hole.

How To Play Against Better Golfers

catsfan — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:39:06 -0600

Whether you're preparing to play in a casual foursome with highly skilled golfers (or at least golfers who play better than you do), or getting set to tee-off in a tournament against single-digit handicappers, it is only natural to feel nervous. We often are held back from playing our best by those feelings. It need not be that way.

With some effort on your part, and by following the suggestions below, you'll go a long way toward conquering your fears and breaking down a major obstacle in the improvement of your golf game.

How To Get Golf Lessons

catsfan — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:10:36 -0600

Everyone that loves the game of golf, and intends to receive lifelong enjoyment from the game, will benefit from professional golf lessons. Even for a novice golfer, locating a golf coach in your area is not as difficult as it may seem; however, there are a few things to know and consider when beginning your search.

Here are some steps you can take to find the right coach for you.

How To Change Your Own Golf Grips

c_cubed14470 — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:46:53 -0500

Re-gripping yourself is easy, and relatively inexpensive. In order to get the most "bang for your buck," you will need to know the size of the grip that is best for you. To determine the proper size for your grip, read How To Determine Correct Grip Size.

How To Determine the Correct Grip Size for Golf Clubs

c_cubed14470 — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:00:36 -0500

The grip is the only physical contact the golfer has with the club. Therefore, the club feeling comfortable in the golfer’s hands is essential to consistently strike the ball. Changing your golf grips can improve your game by 3-5 shots per round. The wrong size grips can actually have the opposite effect.

Determining your proper grip size is very easy, and can be done in a short period of time. While using sample grips to determine your proper grip size is the best way, using the guide below can get you to the proper size. If you need to size your grip incorrectly, I suggest you err on the large side, as most players I’ve ever dealt with do better with larger grips.

How To Pack for a Guy's Golf Trip

catsfan — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:24:16 -0500

Follow these tips, add to them if you like, and you'll be set when you're on the road to your next great golf destination.

Get your money together (it will be short trip if you don't). Take a variety of "purchasing power," i.e., cash, credit/ATM cards, and checks.
Get plenty of golf balls -- good ones, not the cheapest. After all, this trip is a big deal.
Put an abundance of tees in your golf bag. No one likes to get to the 1st tee box and realize they don't have tees.
Buy a cool divot tool. You'll look like a good player even if you aren't.
Get sunscreen. There are some good, spray-on brands that are perfect for golfers.

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